§ 43-26-10 — Practicing without a license prohibited

It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, including any corporation, association, or individual, to: (1) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse without a valid, current license, except as otherwise permitted under Code Section 43-26-12 ; (2) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained, signed, or issued; (3) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse during the time the license is suspended, revoked, surrendered, or administratively revoked for failure to renew; (4) Use any words, abbreviations, figures, letters, title, sign, card, or device implying that such person is a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse unless such person is duly licensed or recognized by the board so to practice under the provisions of this article; (5) Fraudulently furnish a license to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse; (6) Knowingly employ any person to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse who is not a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse; (7) Conduct a nursing education program preparing persons to practice nursing as registered professional nurses unless the program has been approved by the board; or (8) Knowingly aid or abet any person to violate this article.

Legislative History

Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 486,§ 2-4, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2006 Ga. Laws 463,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2006.